Storage Storage drive size M.2 Supported storage drive interfaces M.2 Number of storage drives supported 1 Supported storage drive lengths 80 mm Number of storage drives installed 0 Ports & interfaces USB connectivity Yes USB version 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) USB connector type Micro-USB B USB connector gender Female USB ports quantity 1 Integrated USB cable No Design Product type SSD enclosure Product colour Black, Silver Material Aluminium LED indicators Activity, Power Certification CE, FCC, TAA, REACH Performance Data transfer rate 10 Gbit/s Chipset ASMedia - ASM1351 UASP support Yes Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1000000 h Plug and Play Yes Power Power source type USB Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 65 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90% Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95% Weight & dimensions Width 42 mm Depth 99 mm Height 13 mm Weight 61 g Package width 161 mm Package depth 131 mm Package height 32 mm Package weight 139 g Packaging content Cables included USB Screws included Yes Screwdriver included Yes Quick installation guide Yes Technical details Compliance certificates RoHS Logistics data Harmonized System (HS) code 84733080

Turn your M.2 SATA drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for USB-C enabled devices

This compact M.2 SATA SSD enclosure lets you add highly portable data storage to any laptop or computer with a USB-C port - such as MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, Dell XPS laptops, and many others. It turns your SATA M.2 drive into a high-speed storage solution over a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection, at up to 10Gbps throughput.

A truly portable solution

This slim, pocket-sized enclosure for M.2 NGFF SATA SSDs has been specially designed for mobility, with a small form factor design that fits easily into your laptop bag. Its lightweight yet durable aluminum housing helps to ensure your drive won’t be damaged while you’re on the move.

Ventilation holes help to dissipate heat and help ensure an optimum operating temperature.

Maximize the performance of your M.2 SATA SSD

Leverage the speed of your M.2 NGFF SATA drive with this external enclosure. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps as well as UASP support, so you can achieve higher transfer speeds when you connect it to a UASP-enabled host computer.

The enclosure works with tablets, laptops and desktop computers and is compatible with hosts equipped with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports.

Broad compatibility

The enclosure is compatible with all of the common M.2 SATA SSDs, and enables you to mount multiple drive lengths, including: 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), and 80mm (2280).

The SM21BMU31C3 is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Leverage your SATA M.2 SSD to add fast external storage to your USB-C enabled host (USB-C cable included)
- Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port